HOW TO GET TO ISABELA ISLAND

To come to us you have two options:
1.Per Boat: it takes 2 1/2 hours and departs every day at 2 PM. There are several boats departing at the same time. There are some departing in the morning. The price per person round trip is 60 USD.
If you decide to come to us the same day you arrive in Baltra please take into consideration the schedule of boats. You must arrive not later than 11:00 in Baltra in order to catch the boat. it is recommended to be before this time so you can do everything without a hurry. If this is to much for you you can always stay for one night in Santa Cruz and then catch the boat the next day.After arriving in Baltra you have to wait for your baggage and then take the free bus going to the Itabaca Chanel, be sure is this way and NOT to the port for Cruises.
Once in the Itabaca chanel you have to take a boat to Santa Cruz Island, it takes only five minutes and it costs aprox 1 USD after getting to the Island you can decide to take the bus or taxi. If you are in a hurry we recommend you to take the taxi it takes 45 Min and costs 20 USD. But for ecological reasons and if you do not wish to spend to much money you can always take the bus. Once in the port, in Puerto Ayora, you can get your tickets from you agency of preference or if you have booked with us you need to go to Transmartisa office which is next to the Supermercado Insular or next to restaurante “”Salva Vidas”. Once there you will get instruction to get to the boat.
Please notice that it is almost impossible to get tickets for the same day, that is why we highly recommend you to take our booking service to reserve your tickets. Be aware that Chez Manany does not assume any responsabilities for the transportation service we offer you only a booking service. All boats have the same prices and category and we work with Transmartisa.
2. Per small airplane: It takes 30 min and departs aprox at 12:30 PM from Baltra. There is only one airline flying inter islands> EMETEBE. The price varies often so please visit their website to be sure. The prices is aprox. 350 USD round trip per person. There is also a limit of baggage, please read carefully in their website.

Please Note: If you are traveling by boat it is important for us to know the name and time of the boat to pick you up and if you are coming with the airplane we must know the time. It will be a pleasure to welcome you in the port in Isabella